Central Asia · 2 destinations
Kazakhstan travel guides
Kazakhstan spans 2 destinations in our guides — from Mangystau Region, Almaty, Kazakhstan. Each guide is built around neighborhoods, pace, and budget: where to stay, how long to spend, and how to avoid the crowds.
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Mangystau Region
Kazakhstan
Chalk-white plateaus, alien badlands, and ancient rock sanctuaries at the edge of the Caspian.
Off-grid expedition travelersGeology enthusiasts and photographersSelf-sufficient overlanders and campers
5 to 6 daysRead guide
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Leafy Soviet boulevards, vibrant cafe culture, and alpine peaks right at the end of the street.
Alpine hikers wanting high-altitude trails without remote expedition logisticsFirst-time visitors to Central Asia seeking an easy, visa-free cultural bridgeArchitecture enthusiasts of Soviet modernism and Russian tsarist timber design
4 to 5 daysRead guide
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